Museum of Edinburgh

At the Museum of Edinburgh, visitors can learn the town’s origins, history and legends. A maze of historic rooms are crammed full of iconic objects from the past. Exhibits include an original copy of the National Covenant signed in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig’s headquarters during the Great War. Through a unique audiovisual presentation, the story of the city is revealed – from its volcanic beginnings to its modern day as a cultural Capital.